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Sean Payton

Sean Payton is listed as the Denver Broncos Head Coach for the 2026 season.

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PlayerPositionSeasonsPerformance evidence

Bo NixQB2025, 2024

2025: PPR QB7 (304.8 points) while the coach held the exact title “Head Coach.” 2024: PPR QB7 (317.2 points) while the coach held the exact title “Head Coach.” Source ↗

Garett BollesOL2025

2025: Associated Press first-team All-Pro at Left tackle while the coach held the exact title “Head Coach.” Source ↗

Quinn MeinerzOL2025, 2024

2025: Associated Press first-team All-Pro at Right guard while the coach held the exact title “Head Coach.” 2024: Associated Press first-team All-Pro at Right guard while the coach held the exact title “Head Coach.” Source ↗

Zach AllenDL2025

2025: Associated Press first-team All-Pro at Interior lineman/Defensive tackle while the coach held the exact title “Head Coach.” Source ↗

Patrick Surtain IIDB2024

2024: Associated Press first-team All-Pro at Cornerback while the coach held the exact title “Head Coach.” Source ↗

Alvin KamaraRB2021, 2020, 2018, 2017

2021: PPR RB8 (234.7 points) while the coach held the exact title “Head coach.” 2020: PPR RB1 (377.8 points) while the coach held the exact title “Head coach.” 2018: PPR RB4 (354.2 points) while the coach held the exact title “Head coach.” 2017: PPR RB3 (320.4 points) while the coach held the exact title “Head coach.” Source ↗

Demario DavisLB2019

2019: Associated Press first-team All-Pro at Linebacker while the coach held the exact title “Head coach.” Source ↗

Michael ThomasWR2019, 2018, 2017, 2016

2019: PPR WR1 (374.6 points) while the coach held the exact title “Head coach.” 2018: PPR WR6 (315.5 points) while the coach held the exact title “Head coach.” 2017: PPR WR6 (258.5 points) while the coach held the exact title “Head coach.” 2016: PPR WR7 (255.7 points) while the coach held the exact title “Head coach.” Source ↗

Ryan RamczykOL2019

2019: Associated Press first-team All-Pro at Right tackle while the coach held the exact title “Head coach.” Source ↗

Drew BreesQB2018, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006

2018: PPR QB8 (305 points) while the coach held the exact title “Head coach.” 2016: PPR QB3 (332.3 points) while the coach held the exact title “Head coach.” 2015: PPR QB6 (304.2 points) while the coach held the exact title “Head coach.” 2014: PPR QB6 (304 points) while the coach held the exact title “Head coach.” 2013: PPR QB2 (357.7 points) while the coach held the exact title “Head coach.” 2011: PPR QB2 (394 points) while the coach held the exact title “Head coach.” 2010: PPR QB6 (270.2 points) while the coach held the exact title “Head coach.” 2009: PPR QB2 (293.4 points) while the coach held the exact title “Head coach.” 2008: PPR QB1 (302.7 points) while the coach held the exact title “Head coach.” 2007: PPR QB5 (259.3 points) while the coach held the exact title “Head coach.” 2006: PPR QB3 (260.2 points) while the coach held the exact title “Head coach.” Source ↗

Cameron JordanDL2017

2017: Associated Press first-team All-Pro at Edge rusher while the coach held the exact title “Head coach.” Source ↗

Mark IngramRB2017, 2016

2017: PPR RB6 (278 points) while the coach held the exact title “Head coach.” 2016: PPR RB8 (242.2 points) while the coach held the exact title “Head coach.” Source ↗

Jimmy GrahamTE2014, 2013, 2011

2014: PPR TE2 (229.9 points) while the coach held the exact title “Head coach.” 2013: PPR TE1 (303.5 points) while the coach held the exact title “Head coach.” 2011: PPR TE2 (294 points) while the coach held the exact title “Head coach.” Source ↗

Carl NicksOL2011

2011: Associated Press first-team All-Pro at Guard while the coach held the exact title “Head coach.” Source ↗

Darren SprolesRB2011

2011: PPR RB5 (277.4 points) while the coach held the exact title “Head coach.” Source ↗

Jahri EvansOL2011, 2010, 2009

2011: Associated Press first-team All-Pro at Guard while the coach held the exact title “Head coach.” 2010: Associated Press first-team All-Pro at Guard while the coach held the exact title “Head coach.” 2009: Associated Press first-team All-Pro at Guard while the coach held the exact title “Head coach.” Source ↗

Darren SharperDB2009

2009: Associated Press first-team All-Pro at Safety while the coach held the exact title “Head coach.” Source ↗

Marques ColstonWR2007

2007: PPR WR8 (282.2 points) while the coach held the exact title “Head coach.” Source ↗

Amani ToomerWR2002

2002: PPR WR7 (264.5 points) while the coach held the exact title “Offensive coordinator.” Source ↗

Jeremy ShockeyTE2002

2002: PPR TE3 (171.4 points) while the coach held the exact title “Offensive coordinator.” Source ↗

Tiki BarberRB2002, 2000

2002: PPR RB6 (321.4 points) while the coach held the exact title “Offensive coordinator.” 2000: PPR RB8 (290.5 points) while the coach held the exact title “Offensive coordinator.” Source ↗